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Dr. Laura Brenes, MD

Meriden, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brenes, Internist in Meriden, CT?

    Dr. Laura Brenes, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Meriden, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Brenes is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brenes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brenes’s office at (203) 228-2097.

    Is Dr. Brenes board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Brenes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Brenes speak?

    Dr. Brenes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Brenes typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Brenes diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Brenes. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Brenes typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Brenes performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Brenes. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Brenes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brenes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 228-2097 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brenes accept in Meriden, CT?

    Dr. Brenes in Meriden, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Brenes' office located?

    Dr. Laura Brenes' Primary Practice

    435 Lewis Ave

    Meriden, CT 06451

    (203) 228-2097

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    Dr. Laura Brenes' Practice 2

    503 Wolcott Rd

    Wolcott, CT 06716

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    Dr. Laura Brenes' Practice 3

    76 Batterson Park Rd Ste 106

    Farmington, CT 06032

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    What is Dr. Brenes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Brenes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174795371.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brenes?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brenes

    What is Dr. Laura Brenes's specialty?

    Dr. Brenes is a Internist near Meriden, CT.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Laura Brenes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brenes is affiliated with The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Midstate Medical Center, Griffin Hospital, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Laura Brenes accepting new patients in Meriden, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Brenes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Laura Brenes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brenes's office at (203) 228-2097 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Brenes?

    Please contact Dr. Brenes's office at (203) 228-2097 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Brenes have?

    Dr. Laura Brenes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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